Nov 26, 1991
The United States must help lead the world in reversing the arms race, not in escalating it.
Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
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Feb 28, 1989
I think the major political problem in this country is that you have a two-party system, which is essentially a one-party system.
Feb 28, 1989
We must make the banks serve the needs of the people, not the needs of the banks.
Feb 28, 1989
We should be spending less money on the military and more money on human needs.
Jun 30, 1985
We have to educate, organize and mobilize the working people of this country.
Mar 29, 1985
What being a socialist means is... that you hold out... a vision of society where poverty is absolutely unnecessary.
Jan 1, 1983
The real debate should not be over whether the United States or the Soviet Union spends more on its military, but over how to reduce worldwide military spending.
Jun 13, 1982
The real question of the nuclear freeze is whether we can begin to reverse the arms race.
Jun 13, 1982
We must learn that when we spend money on the military, we are cutting back on education, health, and social programs.
Dec 7, 1981
I don't believe in charities. Government, rather than charity organizations, should take responsibility for social programs.
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